Lifestyle and home remedies

To deal with symptoms of cataracts until you decide to have surgery, try to:

Make sure your eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most accurate prescription possible

Use a magnifying glass to read

Improve the lighting in your home with more or brighter lamps

When you go outside during the day, wear sunglasses or a broad-brimmed hat to reduce glare

Limit your night driving

Self-care measures may help for a while, but as the cataract progresses, your vision may deteriorate further. When vision loss starts to interfere with your everyday activities, consider cataract surgery.

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